Arise Sir Tim Martin as Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year honours Sir Tim Outspoken Wetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year honours. The businessman, who was a vocal Brexit supporter during the 2016 referendum campaign, has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise. “It had never been expected, so it came out [...]
Sir Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss on Brexit, his successor and how he lost £100m Boardroom Uncovered Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin reveals the toll being a prominent Brexit campaigner had on him, succession plans and how he once lost £100m.
JD Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin: ‘Dry January becoming minor cult’ while pubs struggle A minor cult The boss of JD Wetherspoon, Sir Tim Martin, has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult”, as publicans across Britain brace for a slow month of trade. Sir Tim, who fronts the popular budget boozer, told City A.M that people have “always overindulged at Christmas and then tried to compensate in January”. [...]
Sir Tim Martin comes out swinging after JD Wetherspoon compared to Amazon, Sports Direct and P&O Ferries July 15, 2024 Sir Tim Martin has come out swinging after his pub giant JD Wetherspoon was branded a c**** employer along with "the likes of Amazon, Sports Direct, P&O Ferries".
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin takes swipe at ‘slow learners’ The Independent after correction January 15, 2024 Sir Tim Martin has taken a swipe at ‘slow learners’ at The Independent newspaper amid a spat over the Wetherspoon boss' comments
Tim Martin: JD Wetherspoon had a bumper Christmas but high labour costs are bruising pubs January 24, 2024 Sir Tim Martin, the outspoken boss of Wetherspoon’s has said labour and energy costs are far higher than pre-pandemic, highlighting the disparity between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
Brewdog Waterloo bar not going anywhere as noisy-neighbours Spoons moves in April 4, 2024 Brewdog said its watering hole in the Sidings is successful and popular, as well as 'family-friendly', while it also serves food.
JD Wetherspoon: Tim Martin to open pub at London Waterloo station investing millions and creating 120 jobs April 3, 2024 JD Wetherspoon said the pub will be on the upper ground floor of the Sidings, with the repurposing being done by placemaking expert LCR.
From a £600m profit to a £1bn loss: The investors who made the most from London-listed firms this year December 31, 2023 The co-founder of fintech Wise has emerged as the top gainer in London's public markets this year, with an average daily gain of over £1.6m.
JD Wetherspoon: Tim Martin on a ‘gradual recovery’ and Reeves’ plans for pubs July 10, 2024 Labour costs have increased by £164m in this financial year compared to 2019, while energy, repairs and interest costs have risen by £28m, £38m and £16m respectively.